Susan went to the gas station to have her tank filled

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Question 60: Susan went to the gas station to have her tank filled

A. Susan 's car is being repaired at the gas station. B. Susan is going to the gas station to pick up her car.

C. Susan had her gas tank filled with gasoline. D. Susan is going to the gas station to pick up her tank.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70.

The Beatles became the most popular group in rock music history. This quartet of extraordinarily talented musicians generated a phenomenal number of pieces that won gold records. They inspired a frenzy that transcended countries and economic strata. While all of them sang, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the majority of their songs. Originally, Lennon and five others formed a group called the Quarrymen in 1956, with McCartney joining them later that year. George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney, together with Stuart Sutcliffe, who played the bass guitar, and Pete Best on the drums, performed together in several bands for a few years, until they finally settled on the Silver Beatles in 1960. American rock musicians, such as Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley, influenced Lennon’s and McCartney’s music, whose first hits consisted of simple tunes and lyrics about young love, “Love Me Do” and “Please, Please Me”. The Beatles’s U.S tour propelled them to stardom and led to two movies A Hard Day’s Night and Help!, filmed in 1964 and 1965.

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The so-called British invasion of the United States was in full swing when they took the top five spots on the singles charts, followed by the release of their first film.

During the 1960s, their music matured and acquired a sense of melody. The lyrics of their songs became deeper and gained in both imagination and meaning. Their popularity continued to grow as the Beatles turned their attention to social problems and political issues in “Nowhere Man” and “Eleanor Rigby.” Loneliness and nostalgia come through in their ballads “Michelle” and “Yesterday,” which fully displayed the group’s professional development and sophistication. Lennon’s sardonic music with lyrics written in the first person, and McCartney’s songs that created scenarios with off beat individuals, contributed to the character of the music produced by the group . In addition to their music, the Beatles set a social trend that popularized long hair, Indian music, and mod dress.

For a variety of reasons, the musicians began to drift apart, and their last concert took place in San Francisco in 1966. The newspapers and tabloids publicized their quarrels and lawsuits, and the much idolized group finally disbanded in 1970. However, their albums had outsold those of any other band in history.

Although all of the Beatles continued to perform solo or form new rock groups, alone, none could achieve the recognition and success that they had been able to win together.

Question 61: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The history and music of the Beatles C. The history and milestone of rock music B. The fashion and music popular in the 1960s D. The creation and history of a music group Question 62: According to the passage, how many members were in the band, formed in 1956?

A. four B. five C. six D. seven

Question 63: According to the passage, which of the Beatles had the greatest musical talent?

A. John Lennon and Paul McCartney B. George Harrison and John Lennon

C. Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best D. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison Question 64: The author of the passage implies that the Beatles_________________.

A. competed with American musicians B. wrote their music as a group C. became popular relatively quickly D. were active in social movements Question 65: According to the passage, the Beatles’s fame grew as a result of_____________.

A. Chuck Berry’s involvement B. their American tour C. two movies made in the U.S D. their first two hits

Question 66: The author of the passage implies that over time, the music and lyrics by the Beatles_______.

A. became more complex than at the beginning of their career B. declined in quality and political significance

C. were dedicated to women named Eleanor and Michelle D. made them the richest musician in the world

Question 67: The word “acquired” in line 13 is closest in meaning to___________________.

A. imparted B. attached C. imprinted D. attained

Question 68: According to the passage, when did the Beatles experience their greatest success?

A. In the late 1950s B. After their break-up in 1970

C. During the early and mid-1960s. D. Throughout their lifetimes.

Question 69: The word “scenarios” in line 18 is closest in meaning to___________________.

A. sceneries B. situations C. life stories D. love themes Question 70: The word “disbanded” in line 23 is closest in meaning to__________________.

A. separated B. slipped C. reveled D. bonded

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80.

Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, involves the utilization of a decision worksheet. Psychologists who study optimization compare the actual decisions made by people to theoretical ideal decisions to see how similar they are. Proponents of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal, that is, the best decisions. Although there are several variations on the exactformat that worksheets can take, they are all similar in their essential aspects.

Worksheets require defining the problem in a clear and concise way and then listing all possible solutions to the problem. Next, the pertinent considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed,

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and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence is determined. Each consideration is assigned a numerical value to reflect its relative importance. A decision is mathematically calculated by adding these values together. The alternative with the highest number of points emerges as the best decision.

Since most important problems are multifaceted, there are several alternatives to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. One of the benefits of a pencil and paper decision-making procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and remember.

On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once. A worksheet can be especially useful when the decision involves a large number of variables with complex relationships. A realistic example for many college students is the question "What will I do after graduation?" A graduate might seek a position that offers specialized training, pursue an advanced degree, or travel abroad for a year.

A decision-making worksheet begins with a succinct statement of the problem that will also help to narrow it. It is important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals because long-range goals often involve a different decision from short-range ones. Focusing on long-range goals, a graduating student might revise the question above to "What will I do after graduation that will lead to a successful career?"

Question 71: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. A tool to assist in making complex decisions.

B. A comparison of actual decisions and ideal decisions C. Research on how people make decisions

D. Differences between long-range and short-range decision making

Question 72: The word "essential" in line 6 is closest in meaning to_________________________.

A. introductory B. changeable C. beneficial D. fundamental

Question 73: Of the following steps, which occurs before the others in making a decision worksheet ? A. Listing the consequences of each solution

B. Calculating a numerical summary of each solution C .Deciding which consequences are most important D. Writing down all possible solutions

Question 74: According to decision-worksheet theory, an optimal decision is defined as one that_____.

A. has the fewest variables to consider C. has the most points assigned to it

B. uses the most decision worksheets D. is agreed to by the greatest number of people Question 75: The author organizes paragraph 2 by______________________.

A. describing a process B. classifying types of worksheets C. providing historical background D. explaining a theory

Question 76: The author states that "On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once" (in line 15) to explain that__________.

A. most decisions involve seven steps B. human mental capacity has limitations

C. some people have difficulty making minor as well as major decisions D. people can learn to keep more than seven ideas in their minds with practice

Question 77: The word "succinct" in line 19 is closest in meaning to_________________.

A. creative B. satisfactory C. personal D. concise

Question 78: Which of the following terms is defined in the passage ?

A. Proponents (line 4) B. Optimal (line 5)

C. Variables (line 16) D. Long-range goals (line 21) Question 79: The word "it" in line 22 refers to __________________________.

A. worksheet B. problem C. distinction D. decision

Question 80: The word "revise" in line 22 is closest in meaning to__________________.

A. ask B. explain C. change D. predict

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ðỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ðẾN QUESTION 80)

--- Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions from 1 to 2.

Question 1: A. written B. alive C. wilderness D. river

Question 2: A. sink B. single C. anger D. strange

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions from 3 to 5.

Question 3: A. honestly B. suitable C. marvelous D. addicted Question 3: A. industry B. habitat C. employee D. difference Question 3: A. responsibility B. disappointedly C. qualification D. recommendation Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 6 to 8.

Question 6: The murderer didn't bat an eye when the jury announced its verdict of guilty.

A. wasn’t happy B. didn’t want to see C. didn’t show surprise D. didn’t care

Question 7: As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island.

A. fruits and vegetables B. flowers and trees

C. plants and animals D. mountains and forests

Question 8: Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship.

A. important part B. difficult part C. romantic part D. interesting part

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 9 to 10.

Question 9: I meet famous people practically every day.

A. relatively B. substantially C. virtually D. scarcely

Question 10: She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.

A. divorced B. married C. single D. separated

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 20.

FURTHER EDUCATION IN BRITAIN

Around the age of sixteen you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (1) _______? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (2) _______? The decision is yours, but it may be (3) _______ remembering two things: there’s more unemployment (4) _______ people who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right (5) _______ will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs.

If you decide to go (6) _______ into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will (7) _______ you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8) _______ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you’re older is (9) _______ possibility.

This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10) _______ practical work experience.

Question 11: A. after B. later C. then D. past

Question 12: A. school B. class C. course D. term

Question 13: A. worth B. necessary C. important D. useful

Question 14: A. between B. among C. with D. through

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Question 15: A. notes B. papers C. arts D. skills

Question 16: A. straight B. just C. direct D. rather

Question 17: A. make B. help C. let D. give

Question 18: A. where B. while C. when D. what

Question 19: A. also B. again C. another D. always

Question 20: A. getting B. making C. taking D. doing

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions from 21 to 45.

Question 21: Julia is being kept in an isolation ward because she is highly _________ .

A. infected B. infecting C. infection D. infectious

Question 22: You may not have to stay the night but take the toothbrush just in ________.

A. preparation B. case C. order D. time

Question 23: Helen is ___________ seafood, so she never tries these delicious dishes.

A. allergic to B. tired of C. keen on D. preferable to

Question 24: The doctor gave the patient _______ examination to discover the cause of his collapse.

A. a thorough B. an exact C. a universal D. a whole Question 25: Mark: “Do you have a minute, Dr Keith?” - Dr Keith: “_________________”

A. Well. I’m not sure when B. Good, I hope so C. Sure. What’s the problem? D. Sorry, I haven’t got it here.

Question 26:Mai: “I think girls are more sympathetic than boys.” - Lan: “_____________.”

A. It’s my pleasure B. Me, neither C. I’m afraid I can’t D. absolutely

Question 27: A cooperative program between China and Germany on building Yangzhow, a famous ancient city, into a(n) ________ city has proceeded smoothly since it started in September last year.

A. ecology-friendly B. friendly ecology C. friendly-ecological D. ecological-friendly Question 28: ________________ is that a chicken stands up to lay eggs.

A. Many people don’t realize B. What many people don’t realize C. It is that many people don’t realize D. Because many people don’t realize

Question 29: _______ in 1756, Nassau Hall is the oldest building now standing on the campus of Princeton University.

A. Completed B. When it completed C. Completing D. Which was completed Question 30: Antarctic _________we know very little is covered with thick ice all the year round.

A. on which B. where C. that D. about which

Question 31: We bought some___________________________.

A. German old lovely glasses B. German lovely old glasses C. Lovely old German glasses D. Old lovely German glasses Question 32: Dr. Evan has ________ a valuable contributions to the life of the school.

A. done B. made C. caused D. created

Question 33: The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several ________.

A. celebrations B. celebrated C. celebrities D. celebrates

Question 34: The students in this class were made __________very hard.

A. learn B. to learn C. learning D. having learnt

Question 35: We should organize different activities to ______ people’s awareness of the need to protect endangered animals.

A. raise B. rise C. lift D. set

Question 36: My parents always _______of my smoking. They even told me once it would stop me growing taller.

A. disproved B. disapproved C. proved D. approved

Question 37: You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to _______is at the desk.

A. who B. whoever C. whom D. which

Question 38: Nam is ______ study pressure because the final exam is only a week away.

A. in B. under C. against D. beneath

Question 39: The teacher always ______that the student make an outline before writing the complete essay.

A. reports B. tells C. says D. recommends

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Question 40: Mark wouldn’t have met Susan________ to his brother’s graduation party.

A. had he not gone B. hadn’t he gone

C. If he has not gone D. If he shouldn’t have gone Question 41: To solve this problem, it is advisable ________________________ . A. a drastic measure to be adopted B. that a drastic measure be adopted C. that to adopt a drastic measure D. that a drastic measure is adopted Question 42: Mike wasn’t in when I arrived. I suppose she ____________I was coming.

A. must have forgotten B. should have forgotten C. must forget D. can’t have forgotten Question 43: _________ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion.

A. The moon B. The moon which C. When the moon D. That the moon

Question 44: When the personnel director realized______, he immediately added two more staff to the project.

A. what a formidable task it was B. what it was a formidable task C. it was what a formidable task D. how formidable was it a task Question 45: One’s fingerprints are _________other person.

A. different from B. different from any

C. different from that of any D. different from those of any

The letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions from 46 to 50.

Question 46: What you are saying suggests that you are unwilling to agree with me, aren’t you ? A B C D Question 47: The totally deaf cannot listen to even the loudest of noises.

A B C D

Question 48: The tongue is the principal organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed and speaking.

A B C D

Question 49: Not only new ideas change the development of modern science but they also make new A B C

inventions a part of daily life.

D

Question 50: Since 1984 windsurfing has included in the Olympics Games as part of the yachting events.

A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions from 51 to 60.